As Colorado's backcountry gets more crowded, fees and permits become a common tool
As Colorado’s backcountry gets more crowded, fees and permits have become common tools to control congestion and protect the environment.
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As Colorado’s backcountry gets more crowded, fees and permits have become common tools to control congestion and protect the environment.
The Aspen-Sopris Ranger District of the U.S. Forest is working toward establishing a reservation and fee system for overnight visits to popular parts of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. Implementation will depend on results of a review by a regional board and the agency’s Washington, D.C. headquarters.
The Aspen-Sopris Ranger District of the U.S. Forest is working toward establishing a reservation and fee system for overnight visits to popular parts of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. Implementation will depend on results of a review by a regional board and the agency’s Washington, D.C. headquarters.
The White River National Forest received 1,625 comments on its proposal to start charging a fee for overnight visits to hotspots in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. While support was broad for a quota system on visitors, the fee was unpopular.